Labour Ward Fellowship

National-Maternity-Hospita; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labour Ward Fellowship at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for a 1-year fellowship commencing in July 2027. The post offers exposure to labour ward obstetrics, with opportunities to supervise junior registrars and work under consultant supervision.

The successful candidate will develop further competency in labour ward obstetrics, participate in weekly meetings, and contribute to teaching for medical students and trainees.

Qualifications

• Active IMC registration required.
• Specialist in obstetrics/gynecology preferred.
• Fellowship in labour ward obstetrics would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly labour ward meetings.
• Conduct antenatal ward rounds and postnatal follow up.
• Antenatal clinic commitment expected.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students (approx. 2 hours/week).
• Clinical and on-call duties in obstetrics & gynecology.

Skills

IMC Registered

OB/GYNAE

Labour Ward

Job description

The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services. The original focus of the service was the poor people of the districts surrounding Holles Street, Dublin however continuous change a

The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services. The original focus of the service was the poor people of the districts surrounding Holles Street, Dublin however continuous change a Show more

Skills and attributes

• Active IMC Registered
• OB/GYNAE
• JULY 2027

Description

Labour Ward Fellowship:

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the above 1 year fellowship post commencing in July 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop further competency in labour ward obstetrics, including supervising junior registrars and working under the supervision of consultant staff.

The successful candidate will:

• have responsibility for co-ordinating weekly labour ward meetings.
• conduct antenatal ward rounds and postnatal follow up as part of the daily routine.
• An antenatal clinic commitment will be anticipated.
• The post will also involve teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students, including 2 hours a week during term time for medical student tutorials.

In addition, clinical and on-call commitment for general Obstetrics & Gynaecology will be required of the post holder.

The National Maternity Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer